The World and the Woman(1916)
A striking story of the regeneration of a fallen woman through faith
The World and the Woman Synopsis
In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who reluctantly takes a better position at a country lodge as a maid. In this woodland community, she attends church and the path to Salvation becomes clear to her. Through Mary's faith, the injured folk of the countryside are healed. However, her old employer, whose lustful advances she'd previously spurned, still has designs on her.
The World and the Woman (1916) is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, released on November 18, 1916 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Jeanne Eagels, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton and Wayne Arey. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Lloyd
- Writers:
- William C. deMille, Philip Lonergan
- Producers:
- Edwin Thanhouser
- Production:
- Thanhouser Company, Candler Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The World and the Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeanne Eagels
as Mary - A Woman of the Streets
- Thomas A. Curran
Thomas A. Curran
as James Palmer
- Grace DeCarlton
Grace DeCarlton
as Mrs. Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
Wayne Arey
as Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
Boyd Marshall
as The Man/ Harry Bradley
Carey L. Hastings
as Anna Graham
- Ethelmary Oakland
Ethelmary Oakland
as Sunny
Key crew
Directed by Frank Lloyd, written by William C. deMille and Philip Lonergan, produced by Edwin Thanhouser.
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The World and the Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The World and the Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World and the Woman online?
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Who stars in The World and the Woman?
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The main cast of The World and the Woman (1916) includes Jeanne Eagels, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton, Wayne Arey and Boyd Marshall. The film was directed by Frank Lloyd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World and the Woman released?
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The World and the Woman was released on November 18, 1916 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The World and the Woman worth watching?
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The World and the Woman (1916) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.